Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

13 Sep

Sunil Jakhar Challenges Punjab CM Over Mismanagement of SDRF Funds

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National Times Bureau :- Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar on Saturday accused Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann of mismanaging the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF), citing a recent CAG report. According to the report, Punjab had received Rs 9,041.74 crore in SDRF allocations up to March 31, 2023, and with subsequent releases over the next three years, the total fund amounted to Rs 12,000 crore. Jakhar claimed that the state government had failed to utilize the funds appropriately, in violation of central government norms. He added that both the Chief Minister and state ministers had acknowledged this lapse. Jakhar urged the…

13 Sep

CM Bhagwant Mann Launches Statewide Post-Flood Relief Plan, Allocates Rs 100 Crore for Recovery Efforts

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a decisive move to tackle the aftermath of the devastating floods across Punjab, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday announced a large-scale rehabilitation and sanitation campaign, backed by an immediate allocation of Rs 100 crore. Addressing a press conference, the Chief Minister laid out the government's action plan, stating that although water levels are now receding, the challenge ahead lies in restoring cleanliness, public health, and infrastructure in over 2,300 flood-affected villages. “Floodwaters may be retreating, but the work has just begun,” Mann said. “Many villages are left with layers of silt, damaged infrastructure, and health…

12 Sep

Punjab Police Arrest 95 Smugglers in Statewide Crackdown on Drugs

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Chandigarh, September 12, 2025: Punjab Police intensified its fight against narcotics under the state’s anti-drug campaign “Yudh Nashian Virudh”, now running for 195 consecutive days. On Friday, coordinated raids were carried out at 404 locations across the state, leading to the arrest of 95 drug smugglers and the registration of 79 FIRs. With this action, the total number of smugglers arrested since the campaign began has reached 29,288.Police teams seized 5.4 kg of heroin, 1 kg of opium, 1,657 intoxicant tablets and capsules, and ₹5,160 in drug money from those arrested.Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has instructed top officials, including…

12 Sep

Tarn Taran Court Sentences MLA Manjinder Singh Lalpura to Four Years in Prison in 2013 Case

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Tarn Taran, September 12, 2025– Khadoor Sahib MLA Manjinder Singh Lalpura has been sentenced to four years in prison by a district court in connection with a 12-year-old case. The ruling not only jeopardizes the legislator’s political career but also casts a shadow over his party’s credibility and candidate selection ahead of elections.Additional Sessions Judge Prem Kumar pronounced the judgment on an incident dating back to March 3, 2013. At that time, Lalpura, who was working as a taxi driver, was accused of molesting and assaulting a woman attending a marriage function. The victim, a Scheduled Caste woman, alleged that…

12 Sep

National Times Media Group Pledges Support to Promote Sena Jal in India

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): National Times Media Group has come forward to promote Sena Jal, the bottled water initiative of the Army Wives Welfare Association (AWWA), across the Indian market. Launched under the leadership of Madhulika Rawat, wife of the late General Bipin Rawat, Sena Jal offers affordable drinking water Rs 6 for 500 ml and Rs 10 for one liter while directing profits to the Army Welfare Fund. These funds are used to support the education and well-being of martyrs’ families and their children. Recognizing its noble cause and the need for wider awareness, National Times Media Group will…

12 Sep

Pong Dam Water Level Near Danger Mark, Controlled Release Increased

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National Times Bureau :- The water level at Pong Dam has reached close to the danger mark due to reduced inflow from the catchment areas, while controlled water release has been increased to maintain safety. Officials from the Bhakra Beas Management Board stated that limited rainfall in the upper catchment regions has resulted in a drop in water inflow into the dam. To ensure that the water level remains within safe limits, authorities have carefully increased the discharge through the dam’s spillways and turbines. On Thursday, a total of 44,671 cubic feet per second (cusecs) of water was released into…

12 Sep

CM Mann Assures Swift Compensation for Flood Victims, Vows No Family Will Be Left Unsupported

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Mohali, September 12 – Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, addressing the media after being discharged from hospital, pledged that every affected family will receive timely compensation for losses caused by the recent floods. He stressed that he will not rest until cheques are delivered directly into the hands of victims.Mann said he had convened a meeting with top officials, where strict instructions were issued to conduct girdawari (damage assessment) across affected areas. “I will not sleep peacefully until the compensation reaches the people,” he remarked, recalling his earlier announcement of ₹20,000 per acre compensation for damaged crops the highest such…

12 Sep

Strict Orders for Ferozepur Arms License Holders: Third Weapon Must Be Surrendered Within 15 Days

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National Times Bureau :- The district administration in Ferozepur has issued strict directions to arms license holders, instructing them to surrender any third weapon within 15 days. District Magistrate Deepshikha Sharma announced that the order follows the 2019 amendment to the Arms Act, which permits license holders to keep only up to two firearms, except in the sports category. Those possessing more than two weapons have been given a final opportunity to deposit their third firearm at the nearest police station or authorized gun house. The surrendered weapon must be officially recorded, and a receipt must be attached with the…

12 Sep

Major Breakthrough in Extortion Case: Three Linked to Bambiha Gang Arrested

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National Times Bureau :- Faridkot police achieved a significant breakthrough by arresting three men connected to the Davinder Bambiha gang in an extortion case involving a demand of ₹1 crore. Senior Superintendent of Police Dr. Pragya Jain revealed that among those arrested is Ramjot Singh, alias Jot, a resident of Moga, who opened fire on the police during a weapon recovery operation. He was injured in retaliatory firing and later apprehended. A .32 bore pistol and live cartridges were seized from him. The extortion case, registered at Kotkapura City police station in July, involved gang members firing outside the victim’s…

12 Sep

Sikkim Landslide Leaves Four Dead, Three Missing

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National Times Bureau :- A massive landslide struck Sikkim’s Gyalshing district late at night, leaving four people dead and three others missing. Authorities confirmed that the incident triggered panic in the region, prompting immediate rescue operations. Police and SSB personnel, along with local residents, rushed to the spot and managed to rescue two women. Both were admitted to a hospital, where one succumbed to her injuries, while the other remains in critical condition. A disturbing video of the disaster has surfaced, showing how locals and security forces struggled to save people trapped in the gushing waters. Rescue teams continue to…